Renault Modus 2005 vs Renault Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Modus) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Renault Scenic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Renault Modus is more dynamic to drive. Renault Modus engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Scenic, but torque is 88 NM more than Renault Scenic. Despite less power, Renault Modus reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Modus consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that by driving the Renault Modus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Modus consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Scenic can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Renault Scenic 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Modus is smaller. Renault Modus is 47 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Modus is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 274 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1283 litres | 1840 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage space. Renault Modus has 132 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 557 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Modus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`690 kg | 1`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`275 kg | 1`370 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 580 kg | |
| Renault Modus load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 40 procentiem less than Renault Scenic. Therefore, Renault Scenic is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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